Research Associate - Clinical & Translational Science

The Research Associate will provide assistance to the overall functioning activities of the Clinical Trials Office (CTO). The CTO is an interdisciplinary research unit that provides support for physician-initiated, grant-funded, and industry sponsored clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• RECRUITMENT OF NEW STUDY PARTICIPANTS: Recruitment of new study participants to include screening/randomization; management of study documents, regulatory, data entry and as requested assist with unfunded and/or investigator-initiated studies.
• AUDIT PREPARATION: As requested, assist with audit preparation as well as respond to internal audits from the AU IRB Office.
• DATA ENTRY INTO SPONSOR'S EDC OF CHOICE: Responsible for data entry into sponsor's EDC of choice and other data upload systems as well as maintenance of AU OnCore to include updating task lists, entering billing grid information into the financial console, and entering new patients as well as occurring completed visits.
• MEETINGS AND TRAINING: As requested, attend meetings, computer training, and workshops.
• DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR ENROLLMENT: Review studies to develop strategies for enrollment. Schedule pre-site visits, site initiation visits, study start up visits and monitoring visits.
• ASSIST INVESTIGATOR: Keep investigator informed of patient conditions, provide assistance to investigators in the management of adverse events to include changing the workflow to accommodate study amendments and principal investigator directions.
• SERVE AS PATIENT ADVOCATE: Serve as patient advocates, scheduling follow-up appointments, coordinate care with other departments, perform all laboratory and other tests as required by the protocol. Responsible for collection, processing, storage, and inventory of specimens for specific studies, assessing for adverse events, maintaining investigational devices, staff development and completion of regulatory paperwork as required by the FDA, study sponsor, and institutional policies and procedures for all assigned studies.
• MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION: Maintain all FDA, sponsor, and institutional review board documentation. Obtain and maintain complete source documentation. Accurate and timely completion of all case report forms and other data entry as required by the sponsor and local institutional data management programs.
• OTHER DUTIES: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory particularly clinical trial research. OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and a minimum of three years' research and/or clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of Citi Program (Learner group 1 FDA regulated research); CCRC, CCRA, or CCRP certification is highly desirable; BLS certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Must communicate clearly at all times, convey information in a professional manner with consideration for sensitive patient data. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work early/late hours, nights/weekends and up to two weeks on call a month. Ability to work as a team player to include responding to all correspondence in a timely manner and adjusting daily schedules to accommodate both the patient and investigator.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required). Salary Range: $45,400-$49,894 annually. Pay Band: B8. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc. information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Equal Employment Opportunity: Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today! Search for Job ID: 285371. Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university. Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee. If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365. To apply, visit https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/.